Toast Of London: Series 1, Episode 2 - Afternoon Tea

TV sitcom
Channel 4
2012 - 2015
19 episodes (3 series)

Sitcom starring Matt Berry as Steven Toast, an occasionally successful actor who finds himself in a series of tricky situations. Also features Robert Bathurst, Doon Mackichan, Harry Peacock, Shazad Latif, Tim Downie and Tracy-Ann Oberman

Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Sunday 12th January at 2:40am on U&Gold
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Series 1, Episode 2 - Afternoon Tea

Toast comes into conflict with the director of his latest stage role; a man said to have killed difficult actors in the past. He attempts to escape his worry by engaging the services of an escort.

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Further details

Toast Of London. Image shows from L to R: Steven Toast (Matt Berry), Ray Purchase (Harry Peacock). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast's excitement at winning a part in a new play is tempered by two facts. One, his nemesis Ray Purchase is also in it. Two, there's a rumour his director, Acker Herron, has a history of murdering difficult actors.

Romantically, Toast has to choose between his old RADA contemporary, the fun-loving and beautiful Greta Cargo and a prostitute...

Notes

This episode is based on the pilot.

Broadcast details

Date: Sunday 27^th October 2013
Time: 10:35pm
Channel: Channel 4
Length: 30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

Sunday 12th January 2025 at 3:05am on U&Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Matt Berry	Steven Toast
Robert Bathurst	Ed Howzer-Black
Doon Mackichan	Jane Plough
Harry Peacock	Ray Purchase
Shazad Latif	Clem Fandango
Tim Downie	Danny Bear

Guest cast
Emily Bruni	Kika Bright
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern)	Acker Herron
Harry Rogers	Young Toast
Cosima Shaw	Greta Cargo

Writing team
Matt Berry	Writer
Arthur Mathews	Writer
Hannah Mackay	Script Editor

Production team
Michael Cumming	Director
Kate Daughton	Producer
Rachel Springett	Executive Producer
Ben Farrell	Executive Producer
Andrew Newman	Executive Producer
Lee Hupfield	Executive Producer
Adam Bokey	Editor
Rosy Thomas	Production Designer
Matt Berry	Composer